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The factors that influence the teenage cigarette consumption and its degree of dependency
Os fatores que influenciam o adolescente ao consumo de cigarros e o seu grau de dependência
Facores que influencian al adolescente al consumo de cigarrillos y el grado de adicción
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Abstract Objective: To identify factors that influence adolescent cigarette consumption and the level of dependence
on them. Method: We conducted a quantitative technique using two questionnaires, with closed questions,
and 261 adolescents were interviewed. Results: It was found that 37% of teenagers have ... view more
Objective: To identify factors that influence adolescent cigarette consumption and the level of dependence
on them. Method: We conducted a quantitative technique using two questionnaires, with closed questions,
and 261 adolescents were interviewed. Results: It was found that 37% of teenagers have already tried
cigarettes, and 25% of them are regular users; in addition, 75% of the teenagers that have tried smoking and
64% of adolescents who consume cigarettes work, or have worked for help their family, 71% of teenagers
that have tried smoking and 80% of adolescents who are smokers have, in their home, a person who smokes
or has smoked. Conclusion: The study identified that the factors that influence the level of cigarette
dependence in adolescent remain according to previous literatures.... view less
Keywords
adolescent; adolescence; tobacco consumption; addiction; health education; prophylaxis; Brazil; South America
Classification
Social Problems
Sociology of the Youth, Sociology of Childhood
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 4518-4525
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 8 (2016) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2016.v8i2.4518-4525
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed